The DNA of ModuForm
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At ModuForm,
we love making
safe, durable and
design-focused
furniture. We enable
people to live in
spaces that can
improve their lives…
even if it's just
a little.
We've been doing this for decades because we listen to our customers, which allows us to understand the challenges they face, so that we can focus on producing products with the essential features they need.
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- G&W Industries is founded by Bill Weissman and Paul Gavin, initially producing “Crawler Goop” for children’s toys and developing plastic coating methods.
- July 1, 1976 ModuForm is officially incorporated, shifting focus to durable, easy-to-clean furniture for behavioral health facilities.
- The 520 line of rotational molded lounge seating is developed.
- ModuForm moves to a new factory in Fitchburg, MA, expanding production capacity in the Behavioral Healthcare and Adult and Juvenile Detention markets.
- The company begins producing wood products, including butcher block seating and tables.
- ModuForm acquires the Library Bureau, expanding into furniture specifically for libraries.
- Adoption of “flatline” UV-cured finishing technology enhances product durability and environmental sustainability. ModuForm is recognized by the state of Massachusetts for its environmental efforts.
- ModuForm introduces a new line of contract-grade bedroom furniture for student and healthcare markets.
- Additional manufacturing space is acquired to support growth.
- From 2007 to 2012 significant equipment upgrades are made in the Fitchburg factory, improving production efficiency and quality.
- ModuForm acquires Adden Furniture, expanding its product line to include upholstered seating and establishing a multi-plant operation.
- ModuForm continues to evolve and deliver product solutions that make the lives of the people that use them a little bit better.
1960
- G&W Industries is founded by Bill Weissman and Paul Gavin, initially producing “Crawler Goop” for children’s toys and developing plastic coating methods.
Bill Weissman | 1976
Bill Weissman, co-founder of ModuForm, launched the company in 1976, pioneering durable, easy-to-clean furniture for behavioral health. As sole proprietor, he expanded ModuForm into an industry leader. His legacy endures through the company's ongoing success.
Paul Gavin | 1976
Paul Gavin, co-founder of ModuForm, was a visionary entrepreneur and inventor. With a degree in Chemistry and multiple patents, he built ModuForm to create durable, functional furniture.
Joshua Weissman | 2016
CEO of ModuForm, Joshua brings 25 years of experience designing safe, durable furniture. He's led the company to create innovative pieces that set industry standards, making healing spaces better for behavioral health.
Since 1976…